LIHU‘E — Nana’s House in Waimea just completed a disaster-preparedness class Aug. 3 with the fathers who participated in the Nana’s House Family Club and are now in the County of Kaua‘i Dads Coalition, headed by Elwood Machado. The class
LIHU‘E — Nana’s House in Waimea just completed a disaster-preparedness class Aug. 3 with the fathers who participated in the Nana’s House Family Club and are now in the County of Kaua‘i Dads Coalition, headed by Elwood Machado.
The class was taught by Shirley Matsuo, who is certified in disaster-preparedness instruction, states a press release. Among the important things to consider in case of hurricane or tsunami, she recommends making copies of all important papers like birth certificates, Social Security cards and insurance policies. Making sure to know where prescription drugs are located in case of evacuation, and the importance of making a plan with family on where everyone will meet, plans on who will pick up children if they are in school and who to call if off-island.
Matsuo recommends planning for any special needs person or elderly and making sure all information is written down.
Sara Smuda of the Hanapepe Salvation Army provided emergency-plan books for participants. Emergency buckets were provide by Home Depot. The bucket is to be filled with food and supplies that will last a family of four, three days in the event of a disaster. The emergency kits were paid for by donations that were made to Child and Family Service to support Nana’s House. Personal-care items were provided by the Kalaheo Lutheran Church headed by Suzette Kane, and whistles were donated by Janis Lopez on behalf of the crash firefighters.
